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bias

adjective noun verb

slanting diagonally across the grain of a fabric

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Word Facts

Word length
4
Starts with
B
Ends with
S
Contains
IA
Scrabble score
6

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈbaɪəs

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Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. slanting diagonally across the grain of a fabric

    “a bias fold”

noun

  1. a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation

noun

  1. a line or cut across a fabric that is not at right angles to a side of the fabric

verb

  1. cause to be biased

verb

  1. influence in an unfair way

    “you are biasing my choice by telling me yours”

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Example Sentences

a bias fold
you are biasing my choice by telling me yours

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